The Mortgage Link Rates, Fees & Info

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Review & Overview

The Mortgage Link is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Refi and Home Purchase loans. The Mortgage Link has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have an average proportion of FHA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Washington, Baltimore, Salisbury, Hagerstown, and Virginia Beach among others. We have data for 25 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

The Mortgage Link has an above average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have a below average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. The Mortgage Link is typically a low fee lender. (We use the term "fees" to include things like closing costs and other costs incurred by borrowers-- whether they are paid out of pocket or rolled into the loan.) They typically have about average rates.

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Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.77% 11/21/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.62% 11/21/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.76% 11/21/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.35% 11/21/24
30 Year FHA Refi 6.81% 11/21/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.24% 11/21/24
30 Year VA Refi 6.05% 11/21/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 6.98% 11/21/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.05% 11/21/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.37% 11/21/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.37% 11/21/24
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Originations

857

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$307,515,000

Awards

THE MORTGAGE LINK FHA Loans bronze
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Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 653 $245,635,000 $376,164 $4,519 2.97%
BALTIMORE-COLUMBIA-TOWSON, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 115 $36,535,000 $317,696 $4,082 2.94%
SALISBURY, MD-DE (FHA|USDA|VA) 23 $7,515,000 $326,739 $4,651 3.01%
HAGERSTOWN-MARTINSBURG, MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 16 $3,570,000 $223,125 $4,163 3.12%
Outside of Metro Areas 8 $1,950,000 $243,750 $5,191 2.97%
VIRGINIA BEACH-NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,730,000 $288,333 $3,708 2.83%
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,355,000 $271,000 $4,635 2.93%
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,255,000 $418,333 $4,531 3.08%
Key West, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,245,000 $415,000 $3,940 2.71%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,235,000 $411,667 $4,657 3.00%
RICHMOND, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,040,000 $260,000 $3,185 2.34%
Easton, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $870,000 $435,000 $3,525 3.06%
JACKSONVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $765,000 $255,000 $6,093 3.12%
WINCHESTER, VA-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $385,000 $385,000 $3,506 2.75%
CALIFORNIA-LEXINGTON PARK, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $375,000 $375,000 $6,332 3.49%
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $345,000 $345,000 $3,345 2.99%
ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $290,000 $145,000 $4,045 3.81%
LYNCHBURG, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $4,152 2.88%
GETTYSBURG, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $4,430 3.00%
LANCASTER, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $3,702 3.13%
ALLENTOWN-BETHLEHEM-EASTON, PA-NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $8,047 3.50%
PORT ST. LUCIE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $3,513 3.13%
PALM BAY-MELBOURNE-TITUSVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $2,885 2.75%
HARRISONBURG, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $2,211 2.75%
CAPE CORAL-FORT MYERS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $2,704 3.00%
The Mortgage Link's top markets include Washington, Baltimore, Salisbury, Hagerstown, and Virginia Beach among others.

Their top states include:
  • Maryland (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Virginia (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • District of Columbia (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Delaware (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 810 $290,710,000 $358,901 $4,126 2.97%
    FHA 46 $15,810,000 $343,696 $9,962 2.89%
    VA 1 $995,000 $995,000 $9,970 2.63%

    For 2021, The Mortgage Link's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 810 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 46 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 430 $152,640,000 $354,977 $3,774 2.86%
    Home Purchase 263 $100,315,000 $381,426 $5,715 3.04%
    Cash Out Refi 152 $50,260,000 $330,658 $4,180 3.14%
    Home Improvement 12 $4,300,000 $358,333 $4,304 3.09%

    For 2021, The Mortgage Link's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 430 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 263 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 703 $257,205,000 $365,868 $4,671 3.05%
    15 Year 90 $28,940,000 $321,556 $3,399 2.47%
    20 Year 42 $14,470,000 $344,524 $3,583 2.81%
    Other 14 $4,870,000 $347,857 $3,235 2.85%
    10 Year 8 $2,030,000 $253,750 $3,112 2.42%

    For 2021, The Mortgage Link's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 703 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 90 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 672 $238,620,000 $355,089
    $2k-3k 65 $20,895,000 $321,462
    $3k-4k 47 $16,135,000 $343,298
    $5k+ 38 $18,620,000 $490,000
    $4k-5k 30 $11,360,000 $378,667
    $<1k 3 $1,345,000 $448,333

    The Mortgage Link's average total fees were $4,671, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 672 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    2.5-3% 441 $159,795,000 $362,347
    3-4% 317 $112,975,000 $356,388
    <2.5% 97 $34,255,000 $353,144
    4-5% 2 $490,000 $245,000

    During 2021, The Mortgage Link's average interest rate for loans was 3.05%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 2.5-3%, with 441 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 513 $155,485,000 $303,090 $4,177 2.96%
    $400k-600k 205 $98,525,000 $480,610 $4,739 2.92%
    $100k-200k 78 $12,650,000 $162,179 $3,713 3.08%
    $600k-1MM 54 $39,020,000 $722,593 $6,717 3.01%
    $100,000 or less 6 $510,000 $85,000 $3,178 3.00%
    $1MM+ 1 $1,325,000 $1,325,000 $24,629 3.63%

    2021 saw The Mortgage Link place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 513 originations, totaling $155,485,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 220 $77,310,000 $351,409 $4,306 2.96%
    $150k-250k 214 $91,460,000 $427,383 $4,534 2.93%
    $75k-100k 157 $49,265,000 $313,790 $4,229 2.97%
    $50k-75k 153 $42,335,000 $276,699 $4,402 3.01%
    $250k+ 72 $37,770,000 $524,583 $5,116 2.94%
    $50k or less 41 $9,375,000 $228,659 $4,572 3.08%

    The Mortgage Link lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 220 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 214 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 224 $78,930,000 $352,366 $3,874 2.92%
    30-36% 160 $59,420,000 $371,375 $4,496 3.01%
    <20% 94 $32,210,000 $342,660 $3,901 2.92%
    44% 37 $12,765,000 $345,000 $4,797 3.09%
    42% 36 $12,200,000 $338,889 $4,502 3.05%
    37% 34 $12,230,000 $359,706 $4,290 3.04%
    40% 32 $11,550,000 $360,938 $4,409 2.84%
    43% 29 $11,435,000 $394,310 $5,276 3.02%
    36% 25 $7,415,000 $296,600 $4,889 2.97%
    39% 24 $9,080,000 $378,333 $5,950 3.02%
    45% 24 $9,280,000 $386,667 $4,077 3.03%
    38% 23 $9,745,000 $423,696 $4,816 3.00%
    46% 22 $7,390,000 $335,909 $4,561 2.85%
    47% 19 $7,375,000 $388,158 $5,120 3.07%
    49% 19 $6,325,000 $332,895 $4,363 3.06%
    41% 18 $5,870,000 $326,111 $3,985 3.00%
    48% 17 $6,495,000 $382,059 $4,320 3.01%
    50-60% 14 $4,750,000 $339,286 $9,435 2.81%

    The Mortgage Link lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 224 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 160 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 663 $238,725,000 $360,068 $4,451 2.97%
    Black 95 $32,735,000 $344,579 $4,800 3.06%
    Asian 62 $22,980,000 $370,645 $3,934 2.92%
    Not provided 34 $12,150,000 $357,353 $4,322 2.86%
    Filipino 1 $485,000 $485,000 $3,006 2.25%
    Asian Indian 1 $235,000 $235,000 $2,788 2.13%
    American Indian 1 $205,000 $205,000 $7,634 2.88%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    97.12%

    The Mortgage Link has an exceptionally high approval rate. They either target their audience very well or may have lax underwriting protocols.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    89.85%

    The Mortgage Link has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 857 $307,515,000 $358,827

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    857 $307,515,000 $358,827

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 47 $11,475,000 $244,149 $3,453 2.82%
    40-60% 167 $57,095,000 $341,886 $3,522 2.84%
    60-80% 368 $136,830,000 $371,821 $4,233 3.02%
    80-100% 272 $101,120,000 $371,765 $5,477 3.00%
    Under 20% 3 $995,000 $331,667 $4,357 2.87%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2021 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    THE MORTGAGE EXPERTS LLC VA mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 100.0%